Self-regulation and Physical Activity: The Relationship in Older Adults
Methods : A convenience sample (N=284) of older adults (M age=70.4 years) was surveyed.
Results : Multivariate analyses controlling for self-efficacy and socio-demographic variables revealed that using self-regulatory strategies more extensively, being male, and having better self-report health were significantly related to greater PA engagement. Supportive of a social cognitive perspective, results were also consistent with mediation, where self-regulation partially mediated the relationship between self-efficacy and PA.
Conclusions : Further examination of these relationships using prospective and experimental designs is recommended. Practical implications of these findings are discussed.
Keywords: mediating effects; older adults; physical activity; self-efficacy; self-regulation
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1 Assistant Profesor, Department of Health Science, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Publication date: 01 March 2008
The American Journal of Health Behavior seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.
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